FM Preview: Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United 10 Sep 2011

Last updated : 09 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United fixture

Bolton Wanderers prepare to entertain Manchester United at Reebok Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, The Trotters have recorded 25 wins, and Manchester United have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was less than a year ago, in September 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 26 Sep Bolton Wdrs. 2-2 Man. Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 4 Man. Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Man. Utd. 2 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 17 Jan Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 1 Man. Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 27 Sep Man. Utd. 2 - 0 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2007/2008 Wed 19 Mar Man. Utd. 2 - 0 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The away form of Manchester United however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Bolton Wanderers's 3 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Manchester United are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bolton Wanderers 6 2 0 4 12 13 6
Manchester United 6 5 0 1 21 10 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the The Trotters at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Red Devils come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bolton Wanderers 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 16 .
Manchester United Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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